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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.8 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 19 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by cfk49 on 4/23/2024 & rated 88 points: Still rather closed -- good fruits -- strawberries and dark fruits with a slight jam edge, but plenty more time needed. Cellared since original release. (181 views) | | | Tasted by devraj on 9/8/2021 & rated 91 points: Dark red ruby in color. Aromas take a while to unfurl revealing notes of dark plums, fennel, herbs, earth and tobacco leaves. A very structured palate shows savory and dark fruits with strong note of fennel, medium acidity, hint of tannins and that tobacco note on the finish. This is just turning the corner. (818 views) | | | Tasted by cfk49 on 8/5/2020 & rated 88 points: Plenty of 2005s are showing well now, but this one currently continues to hold back. Better than six months ago, but still not showing a lot of fruit. What fruit this wine has is dark and there is lift from the stems, but the wine seems to be holding back in definition and sensuality. (1043 views) | | | Tasted by cfk49 on 2/10/2020 & rated 86 points: Not as closed as the bottle consumed two years ago, but still not giving any detail or much pleasure. If I hadn't known this wine in its youth, it would give up on it, but I think all it needs is more time to come back. (1127 views) | | | Tasted by jeffreylubowski on 9/13/2019 & rated 88 points: For me this lacked charm. Its impressive to be this alive and present for a 14 year old burg and the traditionalist in me wants to love this, but truth be told it just wasn't much fun to drink. Crunchy red fruit, twigs, earth, tannins. Almost had a carbonic bojo feel to me. Wouldn't mind a bit more fruit and a bit softer feel. (1369 views) | | | Tasted by WhatsSamSipping on 5/24/2019: The delicate and reserved aroma, mostly floral. The fruit was nice but the wine seemed in a transition. Will wait a few years to try this again. (1079 views) | | | Tasted by cfk49 on 1/8/2018 & rated 84 points: In a shutdown phase - hollow with diffuse red fruits. (1483 views) | | | Tasted by dschol on 10/9/2017: Good. Needed to breathe. Drank with Deepa, Jess, and Subramanian before he and aunty went back to India. (1285 views) | | | Tasted by cfk49 on 1/16/2017 & rated 91 points: Still quite tannic, but great red cherry and other red fruits here; at about 3-4 hours, it begins to open substantially with breadth and intensity. Still, the best days are at least 5-10+ years ahead. 91+ (1803 views) | | | Tasted by JK on 10/26/2015: Tannins fully resolved and I think this might be at its apogee. It did gain flesh in the decanter but I don't think additional bottle age will bring further complexity. Very serviceable at present I just wish it was a little more charming. (2261 views) | | | Tasted by cfk49 on 6/22/2015 & rated 90 points: Moving into an intermediate stage, but still impressive for the amount of red fruit. Tannins fully resolved, medium-full body, but needs time for the flavors to gain further complexity. (2052 views) | | | Tasted by hsacks on 5/19/2015 & rated 92 points: Same as the 12/11/14 bottle. (1755 views) | | | Tasted by hsacks on 12/11/2014 & rated 92 points: A touch richer and deeper than the 5/15/14 bottle. (1721 views) | | | Tasted by cfk49 on 12/5/2014 & rated 92 points: First bottle from a case, just to check in on where this wine was. Not particularly enjoyable right now, but very great potential here with plenty of complex red and dark fruits, but still quite firm and tannic. Tannins ease some after the bottle has been open an hour and a half. Come back in 5-10 years and I think you'll have a real winner. (1529 views) | | | Tasted by brooklynguy on 8/31/2014: Conflicted. The wine is pretty enough on the nose for the first 15 minutes or so, but then somewhat stern, very mineral, not alluring. The palate shows some alcohol heat which is weird cause it's only 12.5%. It is good wine, not terribly complicated, and also not viscerally pleasing. Thinking drinker's Burgundy, and the problem is that there isn't all that much to think about here. (3178 views) | | | Tasted by hsacks on 5/15/2014 & rated 91 points: Medium red color. Aromas of red fruits, cloves, underbrush and wood spices. Nicely structured, medium-bodied fruit in the mouth with very good depth and length. Very tactile and graceful on the palate with a fine acid balance. At the very beginning of its peak drinking period. (960 views) | | | Tasted by mreinitz on 3/12/2010 & rated 88 points: This was much better than I expected from the tns here. Fairly big and rich on the palate with strawberry flavors dominating mixed with other red fruit flavors. The wine was quite acidic. It worked really well as a dinner wine but it might be less enjoyable on its own.
The wine was pretty dead on the second night -- makes me wonder about its aging potential. (2113 views) | | | Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 10/1/2008 & rated 83 points: Bright, clear medium red color; reduction and off-putting nose; out of balance, too tannic, tart cherry palate; medium finish (965 views) | | | Tasted by Keith Levenberg on 10/17/2007 & rated 86 points: 2005 Burgundy Test Drive #1 (Cookshop): Rusty, meaty nose with zingy fruit cutting through a plush, fleshy palate practically marbled with bristly tannin. (3094 views) |
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U.S. Importer (Addt'l Info)Pinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.Les Vergelesses Savigny-les-Beaune On weinlagen.info
Pernand-Vergelesses On weinlagen-infoFrance Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBurgundy Les vins de Bourgogne (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) (and in English)
Burgundy - The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Cote d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Cote de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Cote de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Cote d'Or. Also included by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.
Burgundy Report | Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne - na stejné téma od Heleny Baker
# 2013 Vintage Notes:
* "2013 is a vintage that 20 years ago would have been a disaster." - Will Lyons
* "low yields and highly variable reds, much better whites." - Bill Nanson
* "Virtually all wines were chaptalised, with a bit of sugar added before fermentation to increase the final alcohol level." - Jancis Robinson
# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"We have not had such splendid harvest weather for many years. This will ensure high quality (fragrant, classy and succulent are words already being used) across the board, up and down the hierarchy and well as consistently from south to north geographically apart from those vineyards ravaged by the hail at the end of June." - Clive Coates
# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Low yields and warm weather allowed for ample ripeness, small berries and an early harvest. Quality is looking extremely fine, with some people whispering comparisons with the outstanding 2005 vintage. Acid levels in individual wines may be crucial." - Jancis Robinson
# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Chablis suffered greatly from frost in 2017, resulting in very reduced volumes. As ever, the irony seems to be that what remains is very good quality, as it is in the Côte d’Or. Cooler nights across the region have resulted in higher-than-usual acidity, with good conditions throughout the harvest season allowing for ripe, healthy fruit." - Jancis Robinson
# 2018 Vintage Notes:
"The most successful region for red Burgundy in 2018 was the Côte de Beaune. The weather was ideal in this area, with just enough sunlight and rain to produce perfectly balanced wines naturally." - Vinfolio
Côte de Beaune
Côte de Beaune (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne)
Vineyard maps on weinlagen.infoPernand-Vergelesses 1er CruThe appellation
At the confluence of two valleys, the appellation of Pernand-Vergelesses, perched between 290 and 360 meters, is in the northern portion of the Côte de Beaune. The AOC Pernand-Vergelesses covers 123 hectares: 90 hectares of red of which 44 are Premier Cru and 53 of white of which 17 are Premier Cru.
“Sous Frétille” has been classified as a Premier Cru since 2001 (but only for white wines.) The word “Frétille” is a derivation of “forestelle”, or forest in old French. Hence, “Sous Frétille” indiquates the geographic location of the parcel, just under the forest.
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